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Table 1 Interview guide about harm reduction

From: “I wouldn’t need Narcan for myself, but I can have it for somebody else:” perceptions of harm reduction among hospitalized patients with OUD

Are you familiar with the term harm reduction?

     If people aren’t familiar, clarify that harm reduction could include anything that reduces negative consequences of drug use, like having naloxone on hand, never using alone, using clean needles, etc

Tell me about any experiences when your care team has discussed harm reduction during your hospital stay

     Probe: Were these positive or negative experiences?

How would you feel about harm reduction tools being given to you during the hospital stay or when you are discharged?

     What harm reduction tools would you find most useful?